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AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family applications to open for ‘adopters’

November 7, 2025 1:21 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — AFL-CIO Community Serves announced when the community can begin adopting families for its annual Adopt-A-Family program.

Hy-Vee extends low-cost meals to help local families

November 7, 2025 12:46 pm Leah Rainwater

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KQTV) — After previously announcing it would provide meal assistance to local communities, Hy-Vee is extending its low-cost meals to families.

The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown

November 7, 2025 8:08 am Associated Press

The Federal Aviation Administration ’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans.

Columbia man detained by ICE scheduled for first court hearing

Friends, family of Columbia man detained by ICE ‘cautiously hopeful’ after court hearing

November 7, 2025 11:50 am NPG Content Share

A Columbia man detained by ICE in September after returning from a trip to Europe had his first court hearing on Thursday.

Heartland Road construction project to impact traffic starting Monday

November 7, 2025 10:53 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers will likely need to plan an alternative route of traffic starting Monday for those commuting through the Mosaic Life Care campus.

City finalizes field of candidates for St. Joseph mayor, city council primaries next February

November 4, 2025 5:48 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials have confirmed the full field of candidates vying for mayor, city council and municipal judge in next year’s elections.

Showdown in the semis: LeBlond, St. Joe Christian among teams eyeing shot in district title games

November 6, 2025 7:38 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s win or go home for high school football teams vying for a shot in the district title game next weekend.

Sugarplum Festival returns to Albrecht-Kemper Museum

November 6, 2025 7:50 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is ringing in the holiday season once again with the annual Sugarplum Festival kicking off Thursday.

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley urges solution for government shutdown, asks Boeing CEO to negotiate worker wages

November 6, 2025 6:02 pm News-Press NOW

WASHINGTON (KQTV) — United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is again speaking out against the ongoing government shutdown, calling the 37-day stalemate a “grim milestone” as it becomes the longest in American history.

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

November 6, 2025 6:37 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Salvation Army is set to kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign at stores around St. Joseph.

Buchanan County Sheriff releases information from Halloween offender check

November 6, 2025 5:29 pm News-Press NOW

By: Darren Doyle BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett has released the 2025 Halloween compliance numbers for registered sex offenders in the county. A total of 252 registered sex offenders were checked on Halloween. Of those, 210 were found to be compliant with the Missouri statute, which prohibits their participation in Halloween-related activities. Thirty-seven of

AFL-CIO sees influx of Adopt-a-Family applications

November 6, 2025 5:38 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The AFL-CIO Community Services’ annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program is back for its 43rd year, and it’s seen an increase in applications this year, compared to others.

MoWest offers glimpse into the solar system with upcoming planetarium show

November 6, 2025 5:16 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts of St. Joseph will want to mark their calendars next weekend.

Campus Cupboard at MoWest helps students stay fed and focused through tough times

November 6, 2025 4:28 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — College can be stressful enough — classes, exams and everything in between. For some students at Missouri Western State University, there’s an added worry: not having enough food or basic necessities.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP payments

November 6, 2025 3:14 pm CNN Newsource

A federal judge in Rhode Island said Thursday that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November.

How the state of Missouri became a battlefield

November 6, 2025 3:02 pm Bob Ford

Gen. Sterling Price’s Confederate Army of Missouri was in trouble.

Deeds of trust for Nov. 7

November 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 Mohamed Zerrouqui to First Option Bank, Patees Add PT LT 12 Blk 81 $71,250. Jay Zbierski, Kortnee Zbierski to Nodaway Valley Bank, Rock Hill Add LT 18 $54,000. John Everall III, Erica Everall to Veterans United Home Loans, Mortgage Research Center LLC, Lawndale LTS 25 26

Vital Statistics for Nov. 7

November 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Marriage applications Colin Alexander Banks, 24, and Mariah Lynn Despain, 24, both of St. Joseph. Graham Gregory Keithly, 32, and Raven Grey Rosewood, 32, both of St. Joseph. John Lawrence Hartman Jr., 58, and Renee Stacey Hartman, 58, both of St. Joseph. Ryan Patrick Franken, 30, and Margaret Lynn Michalak, 28, both of Troy, Kansas.

MoWest Athletics hosted 5th Annual Play Unified Day

November 6, 2025 12:55 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Despite new coaching staffs for both basketball programs, Missouri Western State University’s Athletics continued its annual tradition of Play Unified Day.

Streets Department ramps up snow plow training in preparation for winter

November 6, 2025 3:40 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Snow plow crews are staying prepared for whatever mother nature potentially throws their way this winter.

St. Joseph Health Department provides tool to quit tobacco products

November 6, 2025 6:14 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Quitting tobacco can be hard due to the highly addictive stimulant nicotine. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and smoking is a huge contributor to the disease.

People wait in a security checkpoint line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston

US flights could soon get slashed if the shutdown continues. Here’s what to know if you’re about to fly

November 6, 2025 6:07 am CNN

Starting Friday, the Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide if the shutdown continues.

Road patching planned for Belt Highway

November 5, 2025 6:54 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A patchwork project, originally scheduled for late October, is set to take place Thursday on the Belt Highway.

Benedictine College’s new Library nears completion

November 5, 2025 6:35 pm News-Press NOW

ATCHISON, Kan. (KQTV) — Benedictine College’s new library is nearing completion, as the multi-million dollar building recreating history is set to continue on the college’s pride in the country.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new St. Joseph store in former Big Lots building

November 5, 2025 5:46 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than a year after the departure of Big Lots in St. Joseph, plans are in motion to bring a popular new discount store to the Belt Highway.

United Way receives $100K donation in response to SNAP benefit suspension

November 5, 2025 6:12 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph has received a $100,000 grant from Mosaic Life Care and the Mosaic Life Care Foundation to assist with food insecurity in the community.